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Blackpool Illuminations: A Glimmering Tale of Britain’s Seaside Spectacle
In the coastal town of Blackpool, a breathtaking spectacle lights up the night sky annually, weaving a mesmerizing tapestry of colors, designs, and ...
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The Golden Road to Bogota
During the late 1940s, Colombia, South America, was in turmoil. In the capital, Bogota, rivalry between the republic’s two leading political parties had ...
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From The Mersey With Love: The Story of Hovercraft Travel
During the late-1950s the aircraft manufacturer Saunders-Roe built and tested the firstpractical hovercraft, the SR-N1, thereby validating designer and inventor ChristopherCockerel’s theories that ...
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Fred Dibnah: The Steeplejack Legend of Bolton
Fred Dibnah, a name that resonates with nostalgia for many, was not just a steeplejack but an icon of Britain’s industrial heritage. Born ...
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Manchester’s Lost Pubs
In the heart of Manchester, where the streets echo with the chants of football fans and the melodies of live music, there once ...
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Manchester United? Who Were They?
The story of how Manchester United were saved from going bust. How Manchester Central tried and failed to again admission to the Football ...
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Baker Street Underground Station – The Worlds First Underground and the Sherlock Holmes Connection
Discover the history of this amazing architectural marvel and it's connection to Sherlock Holmes
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The Potters, the Pie Man & the Throne of Albania – Football History
Clive Hardy looks at how games in the 1890s, both involving Stoke (the Potters) and the 1902 FA Cup Final might have influenced ...
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Sealed with a Kiss – England vs France 1920
European international football matches are for the captains to exchange pennants & shake hands before kick off. This match was different. The rival ...
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Big Bertha – Railway History
Big Bertha - the largest and most powerful engine designed and built by the Midland Railway.
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Hadrian’s Wall (Chesters Roman Fort) – Walks with a Vicar
Explore Chesters Roman Fort on Hadrians Wall with Rev Peter Barham, Discover its Amazing History
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Peveril of the Peak, Manchester
This iconic establishment, known for its distinctive tile frontage and intriguing name, holds within its walls a rich history that spans centuries.